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Which tire size for my 93 LS400? Pics?

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lpazxxshDecember 7, 2007
#113545

Which tire size for my 93 LS400? Pics?

I just bought a 93 LS400. I'm going to be driving it around for show as well as commuting to work and back. I've decided on 19's 9" fronts and 9.5 rears. I have chosen 275/35R19 for the rears, and 245/40R19 for the fronts. I know its a bit higher profile compared to the ones i've seen
here on this forum but i want a softer ride and having alot of pot holes here in SD, i'm afraid my rims won't last long. Also i like to see beefier tires. I've oredered the wheels and tires.....
Does anyone have these tires on their LS400? please post pics :biggthumpup:
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I just bought a 93 LS400.  I'm going to be driving it around for show as well as commuting to work and back.   I've decided on 19's    9" fronts and 9.5 rears.  I have chosen 275/35R19 for the rears, and 245/40R19 for the fronts.  I know its a bit higher profile compared to the ones i've seen
here on this forum but i want a softer ride and having alot of pot holes here in SD, i'm afraid my rims won't last long. Also i like to see beefier tires.  I've oredered the wheels and tires.....
Does anyone have these tires on their LS400? please post pics :biggthumpup:
PANCAKES!December 7, 2007
#113560
YO! Waaassssuppp!
I have 225/35/20; 245/35/20
ANd drive DAILY to work and where ever in daygo!
I know what you mean about the pot holes, I deal w/ them everyday!
:pat:
But I jus pay attention to the road/route in front of me and avoid certain lanes, man hole covers, & dips! Also watch the car infront of you, that's usally a good way to tell where big dips, pot holes & bumps are!

I say if you can get beefy tires to fit w/o rubbing issues than go for it! :biggthumpup:
GL!
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YO! Waaassssuppp!
I have 225/35/20; 245/35/20
ANd drive DAILY to work and where ever in daygo!
I know what you mean about the pot holes, I deal w/ them everyday! 
:pat:
But I jus pay attention to the road/route in front of me and avoid certain lanes, man hole covers, & dips! Also watch the car infront of you, that's usally a good way to tell where big dips, pot holes & bumps are!
 
I say if you can get beefy tires to fit w/o rubbing issues than go for it!  :biggthumpup:
GL!
xbizzleDecember 7, 2007
#113561
our roads in SD arent that bad...id say run 235/35 and 245/35 you'll be fine...and just swerve if you see a pot hole!
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our roads in SD arent that bad...id say run 235/35 and 245/35 you'll be fine...and just swerve if you see a pot hole!
lpazxxshDecember 7, 2007
#113568
Driving a trunk for years i really never thought about pot holes, i just drive over them. I thought i'd never buy a car but after driving a 93 LS400 which i bought for $1600 i was hooked. Love the smooth ride! Its going to be my VIP project. With a budget crisis and city pension going under they are slow to respond to fixing pot holes. I hate slowing down. hehehe! Love the power of the V8 and the fuel economy of a V6. I went with a 40 offset. seems like theres plenty of room for the wide tires. Cross my fingers.
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Driving a trunk for years i really never thought about pot holes, i just drive over them.  I thought i'd never buy a car but after driving a 93 LS400 which i bought for $1600 i was hooked.  Love the smooth ride! Its going to be my VIP project.   With a budget crisis and city pension going under they are slow to respond to fixing pot holes.  I hate slowing down. hehehe! Love the power of the V8 and the fuel economy of a V6.  I went with a 40 offset. seems like theres plenty of room for the wide tires. Cross my fingers.
19psiDecember 7, 2007
#113722
you got it for $1600! wow what a steal. if you want to make money, bring it out here, they go for about $4000 all day around here.
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you got it for $1600! wow what a steal. if you want to make money, bring it out here, they go for about $4000 all day around here.
WorkLSDecember 7, 2007
#113758
I have the same size tires on mine (but my widths are abit wider). I have hit some hard potholes and havnt bent the Work's yet! It's not too bad of a ride either. The car has settled alittle since this was taken (lowered on JIC springs) and it slightly rubs in the front.

Here is a pic:
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I have the same size tires on mine (but my widths are abit wider). I have hit some hard potholes and havnt bent the Work's yet! It's not too bad of a ride either. The car has settled alittle since this was taken (lowered on JIC springs) and it slightly rubs in the front.

Here is a pic:
[IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p243/Loass720/lexdrside.jpg[/IMG]
lpazxxshDecember 8, 2007
#113868
WorkLS;113758 wrote:I have the same size tires on mine (but my widths are abit wider). I have hit some hard potholes and havnt bent the Work's yet! It's not too bad of a ride either. The car has settled alittle since this was taken (lowered on JIC springs) and it slightly rubs in the front.

Here is a pic:
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whats the exact sizes of your wheels and tires. I just got my wheels today and they are staggered. 19x9.5 & 19x8.5.
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[quote=WorkLS;113758]I have the same size tires on mine (but my widths are abit wider). I have hit some hard potholes and havnt bent the Work's yet! It's not too bad of a ride either. The car has settled alittle since this was taken (lowered on JIC springs) and it slightly rubs in the front.
 
Here is a pic:
[IMG]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p243/Loass720/lexdrside.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
 
 
whats the exact sizes of your wheels and tires.  I just got my wheels today and they are staggered. 19x9.5 & 19x8.5.
WorkLSDecember 12, 2007
#115336
19x9.5 and 19x10.5

245/35 front 275/35 rear.

I think the offsets are around 38mm. Not that it matters, you have your rims already.
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19x9.5 and 19x10.5

245/35 front 275/35 rear.

I think the offsets are around 38mm. Not that it matters, you have your rims already.
ch1llgJanuary 18, 2008
#118675
I had a 91 LS with245/40/18 and 275/35/18. . .8.5 and 9.538 offset front and rear. It did rub in the rear a little. The main thing that matters the most is offset. I was not happy with the choice that I made with that set up. It just didnt give it the VIP look. To me it was a more european look. . .like a 5 series. Another thing to consider is the tire maker. Some tires are wider then others. Espically when things are lowered and your pushing the edge. Well good luck.
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I had a 91 LS with245/40/18 and 275/35/18. . .8.5 and 9.538 offset front and rear. It did rub in the rear a little. The main thing that matters the most is offset. I was not happy with the choice that I made with that set up. It just didnt give it the VIP look. To me it was a more european look. . .like a 5 series. Another thing to consider is the tire maker. Some tires are wider then others. Espically when things are lowered and your pushing the edge. Well good luck.
lpazxxshJanuary 20, 2008
#119105
I ended up getting a 245/35 19 fronts, and 275/30 19 rears. Ofset are 40's. The rims are 10 inch rears and 9's fronts.
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I ended up getting a 245/35 19 fronts,  and 275/30 19 rears. Ofset are 40's.  The rims are 10 inch rears and 9's fronts.